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How many members are there in Sligo County Council?

There are 25 members in Sligo County Council.

If you click Here you will see the details of all the Councillors of Sligo County Council.

Motor Tax

Location: Cleveragh retail park, Sligo (above Siptu building)

Opening Hours: 9.30 am to 4.oo pm, Monday to Friday including Lunch Time.

Telephone Number.: 071 9111830 

Fax Number.: 071 9151859

Email: motortax@sligococo.ie

Contact details for Arts Office

The Arts office is located in the Development Centre, Cleveragh, Sligo town.  Mary McAuliff is the Arts Officer.  Contact telephone number 071-9111826.  Fax number 071-9171860 or e-mail arts@sligococo.ie or website www.sligoarts.ie

How do I apply for records under the Freedom of Information Act?

If you wish to apply for records (documents) under Freedom of Information you can either fill in an application form or simply write a letter marking it for the attention of the Freedom of Information Officer, Sligo County Council, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo stating what records you are seeking under F.O.I.  Remember to enclose the appropriate fee if you are seeking non-personal records.

County Hall

County Hall is located at Riverside in Sligo town.

Meetings of the County Council are held in the Council chamber in County Hall.

The County Hall is open to the public from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Where do I obtain a Dog Licence?

Dog licences can be purchased at your local post office for a fee of EUR12.70 for one year and must be renewed annually. You can purchase a General Dog Licence which allows a person to keep any number of dogs and can only be got from the GPO in Dublin Tel No. 01-7057291 and costs €254.

Where can I purchase a compost bin?

You can purchase a starter kit which consists of a composter, 10L kitchen caddy and starter guide for €25.00, all of which are available from:

• County Hall, Riverside, Sligo
• Tubbercurry Area Office
• Ballymote Area Office
• Enniscrone Area Office

Tips, leaflets, starter guides, problem solving and general advice are also available from the Environmental Awareness Officer: 071 9111908 or fkelly@sligococo.ie

What is the Dog  Pound phone number?

The contact number for the dog pound is 071-9163320. 

The pound is located in Drumcliff, Co. Sligo.
The Opening Hours of dog pound are 9.30am-1.00pm and 2.00pm-4.30pm (Monday to Friday) 

Who is the County Manager for Sligo County Council?

The County Manager is Mr. Hubert Kearns.

Management Team

• Mr. Hubert Kearns is County Manager
• Ms. Rita McNulty, Director of Services for Community and Enterprise, Arts and Cultural Services and Environment
• Ms. Paula R. Gallagher, Acting Director of Services for Planning, Sligo Borough Council, Sligo Harbour, Enforcement and Heritage
• Ms. Dorothy Clarke, Director of Services for Housing, Corporate Services, Fire and Emergency Services and Libraries
• Mr. Tom Kilfeather, Director of Services for Infrastructural Services
• Marie Leydon, Head of Finance
• Mr. Bartley Gavin, Acting Director of Services for The Cranmore Regeneration Project

How do I contact the Area Road Engineers?

You can contact the Area Road Engineers on the following numbers:

• Ballymote Area Office:  071-9111662
• Tubbercurry Area Office: 071-9111712
• Sligo Area Office: 071-9111488
• Enniscrone Area Office: 071-9111650

When is hedgecutting permitted?

Under Section 46 of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act, 2000 hedge-cutting is permitted during the period of 1st September to 28th February.